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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.76, 6,753.72 and 1,728.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.76, 6,753.72 and 1,728.46 is: 2,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.76 : 6,753.72 = 1,728.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.76/6,753.72 = 1,728.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.76x = 6,753.72 × 1,728.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.76x = 11,673,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,673,501.10/4,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.10

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